HSE Manager

Executive Network Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager in the South of the UK. This role involves leading HSE initiatives, ensuring compliance across multiple sites, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in housebuilding and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the timber frame and manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable with travel across the southern region.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE initiatives and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE standards and legal requirements.
• Develop and monitor HSE improvement and management plans.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in housebuilding

Understanding of HSE regulations

Ability to lead investigations

Coaching site teams

Education

NEBOSH Construction

Job description

Job Title: Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Location: South of the country (Birmingham and below)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus additional benefits

Organisation Type: House Builder/Developer

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join our team at a well‑established housing developer covering south of the country from Birmingham below.

The business is a traditional family‑owned timber frame developer that has been in the industry for over 40 years and has recently been acquired by a UK‑wide developer. Although being acquired they still provide excellent services to previous clients, so no two projects will be the same. This role has an autonomous element to it as you will be working individually but collaboratively with internal and external teams.

We are looking for someone to serve as the regional focal point, driving continuous improvement, compliance, and building a strong safety culture across all operations. The role will include three manufacturing sites and up to 20 or more smaller projects on the go at one time. The manager will work collaboratively with management teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to standards and deliver measurable improvements in HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HSE initiatives and promote continuous improvement across all sites and departments.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE standards, management systems, and legal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s HSE improvement and management plans, including policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Provide expert HSE advice during tendering, pre‑start meetings, and project planning.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, ensuring timely action closure.
• Visit sites regularly to coach teams and uphold high HSE standards.
• Prepare and communicate HSE performance reports and bulletins.
• Oversee accident and incident reporting and investigations.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience in housebuilding, timber frame and manufacturing environments (all three desirable).
• NEBOSH Construction preferred (general considered with relevant experience).
• Strong understanding of CDM, principal contractor duties, and HSE regulations.
• Comfortable leading investigations and guiding site teams on best practice.
• Happy with travelling across the South of the country for sites (Birmingham and below).

If you are interested in finding out more, please apply or reach out to [e-mail] or 07960 829879.